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White Wine Marinated Greek Chicken

A simple marinade and two-zone grilling make this Marinated Greek Chicken the perfect centerpiece to your Mediterranean-style family cookout.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Barbecue, Greek, Healthy Food, Mediterranean
Keyword: Marinated Greek Chicken
Servings: 6 people
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

White Wine Marinade

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Greek Seasoning recipe link in notes section below

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade. Combine the olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Greek seasoning in a bowl or large zip-top bag.
    ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup white wine, 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons Greek Seasoning
  • Marinate the chicken. Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for 4-8 hours. I like to go overnight so the flavors fully penetrate the meat, but you want to go for at least 4 hours.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Preheat the grill. Set your grill up for 2-zone cooking with an overall temperature of 375 degrees F. You'll want one side for indirect heat and one side for direct heat.
  • Cook over indirect heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and wipe off any excess liquid with a paper towel. Place the chicken on the indirect heat side of the grill and close the lid. Cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping once in between. You’re looking for the internal temperature of the chicken to reach 145 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
  • Finish over direct heat. Move the chicken to the direct heat side of the grill and cook for 2-4 minutes per side to get a nice sear. Once your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (175 degrees F for thighs), transfer it to a cutting board.
  • Rest and serve. Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite Mediterranean sides like tzatziki sauce and grilled veggies, or serve with warm pitas for chicken gyros.

Notes

Lemon Herb Greek Seasoning

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg